Sites
In One Sentence
What's the Point?
Google sites shares information, promotes collaboration, and fosters high engagement.
How is it Used by Teachers?
How is it Used by Students?
Teacher blogging/vlogging
Classroom website
Individual teacher website
Grade level resource website
Individualized group work
Student conferencing
Cross-curricular planning
Teacher portfolio (appraisal & professional learning)
Housing online courses
Student portfolios
Student notebook for all classes
Culminating projects
Student collaboration
Digital data reflection journal
Promotes student engagement
Instant presentation format
Class site for community/celebrations
Checklist
Tips for Using Google Sites
Consult district and campus policies regarding your site creation and privacy regulations/concerns
Determine purpose for site (Class Website, Units Display, Teacher Website, etc)
Add your campus administrators as collaborators (they do not necessarily need to have “edit” rights)
Update sites and sub-pages regularly
Create & execute plan for updating site (determine who and when)
Keep site information relevant to current objectives
Create a sample site for training
Solicit colleague collaboration
Establish standard “sharing” protocol for students
Maintain an uncluttered site (use the less is more principle)
Ideas for use:
PLC site to share resources/ collaborate
cross-curricular planning
Ideas for use:
student digital portfolio
digital data reflection journal
Idea for use:
easy to access links for resources, videos, etc.
Breakout EDU game
Idea for use:
can be used to share celebrations and build community